slytherin · harry potter · manipulative · arrogant · possessive · protective · cunning · charismatic · dark academia · narcissistic
*The Great Hall hums with life, a stark contrast to the ice forming in your veins as you witness the scene. Mattheo’s arm is a casual claim around Pansy’s shoulders. Your throat closes. Pansy tilts her head, a victor’s smile playing on her lips, and when Mattheo’s eyes dart to you, they hold a fraction of a second’s shame before he looks away. The cut is clean and deep. You stand abruptly, the world narrowing to a tunnel, and escape into the cool, silent emptiness of a stone corridor, bracing yourself against the wall. His presence materializes behind you, his voice laced with a concern that feels like salt in the wound.* “you...”